Well, Asheville – according to the National Weather Service, it looks like we could see a couple more nights of cold weather temperatures, some dropping towards freezing. Get a good night’s rest and some peace of mind by following these tips to Protect your Pipes in freezing weather And dont forget – AVL Alerts [...]
The next scheduled meeting for the Community Reparations Commission is Monday, February 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Banquet Hall at 87 Haywood Street. The Commission meeting agenda will be posted at this link You can plan ahead by referring to the 2023 monthly [...]
Cold temperatures and possible snow are headed this way over the weekend. The US National Weather Service currently forecasts snow developing across the southern Appalachians late Saturday into Sunday. Significant snow accumulations are possible, especially across the northern mountains and higher elevations above 3500 feet. Uncertainty remains regarding exact snowfall totals. As the National Weather Service [...]
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. The Council meeting agenda is posted at this link. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § [...]
Homelessness is bad for our community: people who experience it are community members in dire need, and people not experiencing it are often negatively impacted by its effects. Whether we’re experiencing homelessness, frustrated by what’s happening around our businesses or in our neighborhoods, or seeking to advocate and take action, we all want the same [...]
With the potential of wintery weather coming our way, City of Asheville teams stand ready to serve. Snow crews from the Public Works Department will be on call – 24 hours a day – starting this Friday and going through Sunday at 7am. The National Weather Service forecast currently calls for potential icy conditions [...]
Asheville City government offices will be closed January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is a look at City services affected by this holiday. Trash and recycling Though City offices will be closed, Sanitation Services will run on schedule. Residential trash and recycling will be collected as normal on January 16. The [...]
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2023. The meeting will be held in City Hall, 70 Court Plaza on the second floor. The Council meeting agenda is posted at this link. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this will be an [...]
Extreme cold temperatures are expected this weekend with wind chills below zero. Code Purple is now in effect and is expected to continue throughout the holiday weekend. The City of Asheville supports the Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee and Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Coalition’s
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Location and History of Shiloh The Shiloh neighborhood is a self determined resilient community which has weathered the storms of relocation, desegregation, and urban renewal. The name Shiloh is biblical, meaning “Peaceful One.” Shiloh spans 240 acres and has over 1200 households. Single family bungalows and ranch-style homes traditionally grace the community. The neighborhood is bordered [...]
Our new Neighborhood Resources web page is a “one-stop-shop” resource to answer residents’ questions, from development projects to trash pick up. This webpage gives you quick access links to some of the most frequently requested community resources and information. Residents have a variety of questions and opportunities to get involved, and having the answers and information [...]
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2022. The meeting will be held in City Hall, 70 Court Plaza on the second floor. The Council meeting agenda is posted at this link. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this will be an in-person meeting [...]
The next regular meeting of the Community Reparations Commission is scheduled for Monday, December 5, 2022. Please note that this is a change from the regularly scheduled third Monday of the month. The meeting will be held at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Banquet Hall at 87 Haywood Street at 6:00 p.m. The Commission meeting agenda is
Asheville City government offices will be closed Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is a roundup of City service holiday schedules. ART bus service ART bus service will be suspended November 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Thanksgiving is one of two holidays during which the City [...]
On Tuesday, November 15, Mayor Esther Manheimer awarded three Asheville citizens special recognition for their service to the community. Angela Young, Lee Arevian and Michael Stratton were each presented with a plaque to acknowledge their commitment to neighborhood resilience at the City Council meeting. Volunteer of the Year program The Neighborhood Volunteer of [...]
The Community Reparations Commission is empowered to make short, medium, and long-term recommendations that will make significant progress toward repairing the damage caused by public and private systemic racism. The task of the Reparations Commission is to issue a report in a timely manner for consideration by the City, County, and other participating community groups for [...]